Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 July 2026

Essential DMSO (“we”, “us”) operates www.essentialdmso.co.za. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices available to you. It is written with South African POPIA principles in mind and is intended for visitors in any region.

Who we are

Essential DMSO is an educational information website about dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). For privacy questions, contact us using the details on the About & Trust page.

Information we collect

• Usage data: pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP address, browser type, device type, and referral source.
• Technical logs: standard web-server logs that may include IP address, timestamps, and requested URLs. These are used for security, troubleshooting, and hosting operations.
• Preference data: your analytics consent choice stored in your browser’s local storage.

We do not require account registration and we do not intentionally collect special-category health data through forms on this site.

Cookies and analytics

We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID G-THCW1VS4XJ) only if you accept analytics cookies. Analytics helps us understand which pages are useful so we can improve the site. IP anonymisation is enabled when analytics runs.

If you decline analytics, the site still works normally. You can change your choice at any time:

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How we use information

• to operate, secure, and improve the website;
• to understand aggregate content interest;
• to diagnose technical problems and prevent abuse.

Sharing

Analytics data is processed by Google according to Google’s terms and privacy policy when you accept analytics. Hosting infrastructure may process server logs as part of normal website delivery. We do not sell personal information.

Retention

Server logs are retained only as long as needed for security and operations. Analytics retention follows the Google Analytics property settings. Consent preferences remain in your browser until you clear site data or change the setting.

Your choices and rights

Depending on applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, or object to certain processing. You can also use browser controls to block cookies and clear local storage.

Children

This website is intended for adults seeking educational information. It is not directed at children.

Changes

We may update this policy as the site or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when material changes are made.